Summer fruit desserts

Mouthwatering jellies, showstopping tarts, perfect-for-a-picnic bakes... we've got all the fruity dessert recipes you need for a super sweet summer.

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Lemon pound cake

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Two British dessert classics combine in this ultimate summer-sharing pudding, packed full of fresh flavours

Eton mess summer trifle

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Make this light galette a staple of your summer bakes and impress all who try it

Peach melba galette

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This no-churn recipe is super-easy to make and can be frozen for up to 1 month

Blackberry and lemon cheesecake ice cream

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This simple raspberry galette recipe is the perfect summer dessert to enjoy in the sunshine. A galette is an easy French free-form tart, with crisp pastry encasing jammy baked raspberries and melting chunks of golden marzipan.

Raspberry and marzipan galette

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Enjoy the flavours of a British classic dessert with this summery ice cream cake.

Eton mess ice cream cake

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Try this summer twist on a classic Bakewell tart for a pretty dessert that is perfect for packing up and taking on picnics. This easy traybake makes the most of seasonal stone fruit with juicy nectarines topping the soft frangipane and buttery puff pastry

Nectarine Bakewell traybake

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This gorgeous French dessert recipe, traditionally made with cherries, gets a seasonal twist with sweet apricots and raspberries. The fruit is cooked in a light batter which becomes puffed and golden in the oven – serve warm with ice cream

Apricot and raspberry clafoutis

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Fruity buttermilk pancakes

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Start the day with these fluffy fruit pancakes. Eggs and buttermilk are whisked into self raising flour, then the batter is sweetened with honey and blueberries. Swap the flour with wholemeal self raising flour for an extra healthy take.

Serves 4
15 mins
268 calories

Mushroom bourguignon

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Make this flavoursome and hearty vegetarian stew for an easy family meal.

Serves 4
30 mins
175 calories

Avocado, lemon and poppy seed cake

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Gem avocados are extra creamy, making them perfect for keeping this zesty cake super moist – don't worry, it won't taste like avocado

Serves 12
25 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook, plus cooling
495 calories

Chocolate banoffee blancmange

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This sweet, wobbly yet set dessert might seem a bit retro but you'll forgive all that once you taste it

Serves 12
Takes 30 mins plus 6 hrs setting
249 calories

No-bake chocolate and caramel cheesecake

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This Easter-inspired recipe for no-bake chocolate and caramel cheesecake is quick, easy and an excellent way to use up any errant Cadbury caramel eggs you might have laying about

Serves 12
20 mins
381 calories

Bakewell blondies

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These sweet and fudgy dessert bars are the ultimate treat to make for someone special

Serves 0
55 mins
318 calories

Summer fruit crumble

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Crumbles can be made with many different sorts of fruit as this very berry recipe demonstrates. Rasberries, strawberries, blueberries and redcurrants make up the filling of this classic pud'. Serve with custard or vanilla ice cream.

Serves 4
55 mins
539 calories

Mini summer fruit tarts

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These petite berry tarts are little slices of summer. Vanilla-infused milk makes for a creamy base, while raspberries and blueberries provide tang. Perfect with a cup of tea, or a glass of Pimms - whichever you fancy!

Serves 4
45 mins
485 calories

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